Question

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The lowest recorded temperature in Wisconsin is -55 F on to find this temperature in degrees Celsius . (5(F - 32))/9 Round to the nearest tenth . Explain its meaning .

Answer 1

The equation to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is 5(F-32)/9, where F is your given temperature in Fahrenheit.

Plug in -55 for F

5(-55-32)/9 = °C

Solve according to PEMDAS

5(-87)/9 = °C
-435/9 = °C
-48.333 = °C

So, -55°F = -48.3 °C